First-person essay by Judy Cohen, Author at Pittsburgh's Public Source

A woman in a blue floral dress sits on a stone bench outdoors, holding framed photos of two different people, one black and white, one color.

At a tough time, facing a big decision, I asked: What would my grandmas do?

by First-person essay by Judy Cohen June 13, 2025June 25, 2025

Drawing inspiration from Pauline’s achievements after fleeing pre-war Vienna and Hannah’s industriousness and flair, I took a leap to build a foundation for change.

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